This position is located in the Office of the United States trade Representative; Interagency Center on Trade Implementation, Monitoring and Enforcement. The primary purpose of this position is to provide research and administrative support. The employee assists senior level staff in locating and assembling trade data and information in support of analytical work; and participates in meetings or conferences for developmental purposes.

Duties

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the ability to read, write, and speak in Mandarin Chinese. As a Trade Policy Research Assistant, GS-0303-09, your typical work assignments may include the following: Researches, reviews, reconciles, abstracts, and develops a variety of trade information, in English and Mandarin, including: economic data; provisions under existing trade legislation; administrative and other regulations related to trade policy; procedures and obligations associated with the positions, objectives, and goals for implementing trade policy of other offices, agencies, and departments in the trade policy interagency process. Analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements relevant to the assigned area of trade. Determines pertinent issues and collects relevant information and country specific data from a variety of sources. Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques to develop recommendations and proposals. Assists the Director or higher graded staff member in compiling information to be used in Congressional testimony, responses to controlled correspondence, briefing materials, summary statements, negotiating text, and speeches, graphs, charts, tables, and reports for the senior USTR officials on major trade issues. Conducts extensive research and compilation of data from diverse sources. Extracts and assembles information, conducts analysis and develops reports or presentations. Assists staff by managing and overseeing administrative duties including managing translation services, maintaining digital subscription access, supporting inter-office processes, receiving telephone calls and visitors, maintaining supervisor's calendar, arranging meetings, and making travel arrangements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the ability to read, write, and speak in Mandarin Chinese. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to or exceeding in levels of independence, responsibility, scale and variety of assignments to at least the GS-07 level or comparable pay band in the federal government or equivalent experience in the private sector performing work that provided: 1) Researching trade regulations or analyzing data for Chinese Affairs; AND 2) Conducting administrative functions for an office such as managing a calendar, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and/or preparing time and attendance. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the United State Trade Representative 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]